BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stlneca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260423T113732 CREATED:20260107T181208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190525Z UID:2452-1777852800-1778111999@stlneca.org SUMMARY:Legislative Conference - Washington DC DESCRIPTION:Willard Intercontinental – Washington\, DC. \nThe 2026 NECA National Legislative Conference is the premier conference for electrical contractors to hear about the top legislative issues affecting the industry and meet the leaders who are working to provide real solutions. During this three-day conference\, participants will take part in high-level interactions with policymakers at the highest levels of the government. \nREGISTER & MORE INFO HERE \n \n \nCapitol Hill Visits\nWho better to tell your organization’s story than you? Through your participation during these critical days\, you will: \n\nTake part in issue briefings and engage with Members of Congress and other Washington insiders\nGuide legislative change for the electrical contracting industry and the people NECA serves\nMeet with legislative leaders on Capitol Hill and at our Congressional Reception\nContribute to the success of the electrical contracting industry by sending Congress the message that NECA leads the industry in establishing and maintaining the highest workforce standards and performance\n\nConstituent meetings with Members of Congress are critical to the success of NECA’s advocacy strategy on Capitol Hill. NECA contractors are creating jobs\, voting\, and paying taxes in a legislator’s district – Members of Congress should hear firsthand about your business and what matters to you! \nWe encourage participants to take an active role in the policymaking process and participate in Capitol Hill visits. NECA staff will provide assistance in helping you communicate effectively with prepared position papers and preparatory meetings putting forth the necessary talking points. URL:https://stlneca.org/event/legislative-conference/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T113732 CREATED:20260210T202525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T163627Z UID:2583-1777998600-1778005800@stlneca.org SUMMARY:Membership Meeting | Ameren Updates & Document Crunch - MAC West DESCRIPTION:Power Hour Roundtable 3-4:15pm (open bar and snacks) \nMembership Meeting 4:30pm (bar opens 4:15 / presentation begins promptly at 4:30) \nREGISTRATION & CURRENT ATTENDEE LIST AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE \n  \nPOWER HOUR 3:00-4:15pm | AI in the Trades: What Are You Actually Using \nA focused\, interactive discussion built around real-world use of AI in electrical contracting. Short insights followed by open discussion with peers. Open bar\, open dialogue\, and the opportunity to connect with peers\, exchange perspectives\, and learn from one another in a relaxed setting. All members are welcome. \n• Tony Perotti\, Primary Systems: AI policy development and process management using N8N \n• Justin Kohlman\, Schaeffer Electric: Practical use of NotebookLM and Document Crunch \n• Open discussion: Hear from other contractors using AI and share what is working in your business \n  \n  \nMEMBERSHIP MEETING 4:30pm | Ameren & Document Crunch \nAmeren Delivers 24/7 Project Access with All-New Construction Portal \nAmeren is excited to announce the launch of its all-new Construction Portal coming soon. This free digital tool puts 24/7 access in the hands of contractors\, builders\, electricians and others who need to connect with Ameren to request installs\, upgrades/relocates and removals\, receive status updates\, add contact information and other resources regarding the request. Portal users will save time with easy self-service features\, including a chat feature that saves the full conversation with each request. \nOur customers\, builders and developers are crucial to the growth and prosperity of our communities. That’s why we offer support for projects from beginning to end. Anyone who needs to register for portal access\, or has questions about the portal\, should email us directly at constructionportal@ameren.com. \nSPEAKER BIO: Laura Klipfel is a strategic and customer-focused leader with more than 15 years of experience in customer solutions\, stakeholder engagement\, and cross functional project management. As a Customer Solutions Supervisor at Ameren\, Laura leads a team of Business Analysts focused on driving customer engagement\, improving digital experiences\, and supporting initiatives that deliver measurable value. Laura served as the Missouri Business Lead for the Construction Portal project\, where she helped translate customer and stakeholder needs into system enhancements that streamline processes and elevate the customer experience. Known for her collaborative approach\, Laura has successfully led high impact projects\, built strong community and internal partnerships\, and executed marketing and outreach strategies across the organization. She holds an M.A. in Strategic Communication & Leadership from Maryville University and dual bachelor’s degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. Laura is a Prosci certified Change Management expert\, SAFe Agile trained\, and an Ameren ELEVATE leadership program graduate. \n \n  \nDocument Crunch Offers Powerful Tools to Help Your Team Work Smarter \nNECA St. Louis members have complimentary access to Document Crunch through the NECA/ELECTRI member benefit. This educational session will introduce the platform\, demonstrate how it works\, and show how contractors are using it to better understand contract obligations\, identify risk\, and protect project margins. \nAttendees will gain practical insight into how to put this no-cost\, chapter-provided resource to work immediately – including how to activate their account and get started during the session. \nSPEAKER BIO: As the Sr. Channel Manager at Document Crunch\, Chad Waite has 15 years of experience in high-growth\, B2B SaaS companies\, including 5 years spend in the construction technology space. His rich history in running marketing departments and building partner programs has helped him establish Document Crunch’s industry leading partner-first approach in the construction space. \n \nCURRENT REGISTRATIONS – PLEASE RSVP BY 4/15/26 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompany:\nFirst and Last Name:\nPower Hour\nMembership Meeting\n\n\nADL COMMUNICATIONS\nLonnie\nYes\nYes\n\n\nADL COMMUNICATIONS\nBrandon Vatterott\nNo\nYes\n\n\nAmeren\nCrystal McClarty\nNo\nYes\n\n\nAmeren\nShampalet Totten\nNo\nYes\n\n\nAmeren\nLaura Klipfel\nNo\nYes\n\n\nAmeren\nPeggy Young\nNo\nYes\n\n\nAmeren\nBrea Kress\nNo\nYes\n\n\nArchKey Solutions\nJesse Thurber\nYes\nYes\n\n\nArchKey Solutions\nKristen Law\nNo\nYes\n\n\nAuthorized Electric\nTom Broderick\nYes\nYes\n\n\nBell Electrical Contractors\nJerry Dorhauer\nYes\nYes\n\n\nDocument Crunch\nChad Waite\nNo\nYes\n\n\nGuarantee Electrical Company\nWilliam Hatch\nYes\nYes\n\n\nGuarantee Electrical Company\nJacob Wieneke\nYes\nYes\n\n\nHanenkamp Electric Company\nJason Snyder\nYes\nNo\n\n\nJ Bathe Electric co\nBradley Bathe\nYes\nYes\n\n\nKaemmerlen Electric\nBob Kaemmerlen\nYes\nYes\n\n\nKaemmerlen Electric\nCole Trembath\nNo\nYes\n\n\nKaemmerlen Electric\nChris Warmbrodt\nNo\nYes\n\n\nKaiser Electric\nBryan Truemper\nYes\nYes\n\n\nKaiser Electric\nDennis Harter\nNo\nYes\n\n\nNational Safety Consulting\nDakota Riddle\nNo\nYes\n\n\nNECA\nDeb Stephens\nYes\nYes\n\n\nNECA MU – Columbia\nBenjamin Atterberry\nYes\nYes\n\n\nNECA MU – Columbia\nTiara Arzola\nYes\nYes\n\n\nNetCom\, Inc.\nAndy Baker\nNo\nYes\n\n\nPrimary Systems\nTony Perotti\nYes\nYes\n\n\nPrimary Systems Inc\nMatt Ocenas\nYes\nYes\n\n\nRetired\nTerry Brogan\nYes\nYes\n\n\nSchaeffer Electric\nKenny Bassler\nYes\nYes\n\n\nSchaeffer Electric\nJustin Kohlman\nYes\nYes\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n RSVP NOW - Membership Meeting: Ameren & Document Crunch | MAC West\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Email:*\n \n Company:*First and Last Name:*Will you attend the Power Hour from 3-4:15pm?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Will you attend the Membership Meeting at 4:30pm*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n What would you like as your entree?*\n \n \n Chicken Spiedini: Three cheese-stuffed spiedini with lemon cream\n \n \n \n Seared Scallops: Lemon-herb compound butter\n \n \n \n Grilled 10 oz Filet: Charbroiled filet with red wine demi-glace\n Would you like to register other key team members?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n The St. Louis Chapter encourages each member contractor to be represented at all our meetings. If you are unable to make this event or would like to bring additional team members\, please add them here. Guest 1 First & Last Name:*Guest 1 Email:*\n \n Will Guest 1 attend the Power Hour from 3-4:15pm?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n What would Guest 1 like as an entree?*\n \n \n Chicken Spiedini: Three cheese-stuffed spiedini with lemon cream\n \n \n \n Seared Scallops: Lemon-herb compound butter\n \n \n \n Grilled 10 oz Filet: Charbroiled filet with red wine demi-glace\n Guest 2 First & Last Name:Guest 2 Email:\n \n Will Guest 2 attend the Power Hour from 3-4:15pm?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n What would Guest 2 like as an entree?\n \n \n Chicken Spiedini: Three cheese-stuffed spiedini with lemon cream\n \n \n \n Seared Scallops: Lemon-herb compound butter\n \n \n \n Grilled 10 oz Filet: Charbroiled filet with red wine demi-glace\n Guest 3 First & Last Name:Guest 3 Email:\n \n Will Guest 3 attend the Power Hour from 3-4:15pm?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n What would Guest 3 like as an entree?\n \n \n Chicken Spiedini: Three cheese-stuffed spiedini with lemon cream\n \n \n \n Seared Scallops: Lemon-herb compound butter\n \n \n \n Grilled 10 oz Filet: Charbroiled filet with red wine demi-glace\n Dietary Restrictions or Preferences for any/all guests. Please list. URL:https://stlneca.org/event/membership-meeting-ameren-updates-mac-west/ LOCATION:MAC West\, 1777 Des Peres Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63131\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Karen O'Fallon":MAILTO:karen@stlneca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T113732 CREATED:20260318T152219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T152618Z UID:2660-1778601600-1778616000@stlneca.org SUMMARY:2026 Code Update Class: Tues 5/12 & Thurs 5/14 (2 Evening Sessions) Must attend both DESCRIPTION:EVENING CLASSES: Must Attend Both Evenings \nDATES: Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026 and Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 \nTIMES: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nLOCATION: IBEW\, Local 1 Hall: 5850 Elizabeth \nCODE BOOKS:  All class registrants must have a 2026 NEC Code Book.   Please indicate whether you will need a Code Book and Tabs at the time of Registration. Code Books and Tabs will be sold during check-in.  You MUST bring a check payable to Electrical Industry Training Center. If paying by credit card\, payments must be made in advance by calling the Electrical Industry Training Center. No credit card payments will be accepted during class check in. \nCode Book – $136.05 \nTabs – $25.00 \nINFORMATION: You must attend BOTH evening sessions to receive your certificate of completion. \nA copy of the Significant Changes to the NEC 2026 will be provided FREE OF CHARGE to each attendee. \nA box dinner and refreshments will be provided. \nClass Size Limit – 88 (REGISTER EARLY) \nPLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL TO REGISTER AT 314-644-3587 \nAt the time of registration\, please note whether you will need a Code Book and Tabs URL:https://stlneca.org/event/2026-code-update-class-tues-5-12-thurs-5-14-2-evening-sessions-must-attend-both/ LOCATION:IBEW Local 1’s Hall\, 5850 Elizabeth Ave\, St. Louis\, 63110\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Karen O'Fallon":MAILTO:karen@stlneca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T113732 CREATED:20260318T153114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140705Z UID:2663-1778914800-1778945400@stlneca.org SUMMARY:2026 Code Update Class: Sat 5/16 DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY CLASS \nDATES: Saturday\, May 16\, 2026  \nTIMES: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLOCATION: IBEW\, Local 1 Hall: 5850 Elizabeth \nCODE BOOKS:  All class registrants must have a 2026 NEC Code Book.   Please indicate whether you will need a Code Book and Tabs at the time of Registration. Code Books and Tabs will be sold during check-in.  You MUST bring a check payable to Electrical Industry Training Center. If paying by credit card\, payments must be made in advance by calling the Electrical Industry Training Center. No credit card payments will be accepted during class check in. \nCode Book – $136.05 \nTabs – $25.00 \nA copy of the Significant Changes to the NEC 2026 will be provided FREE OF CHARGE to each attendee. \nDonuts\, coffee and a box lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nClass Size Limit – 88 (REGISTER EARLY) \nPLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL TO REGISTER AT 314-644-3587 \nAt the time of registration\, please note whether you will need a Code Book and Tabs URL:https://stlneca.org/event/2026-code-update-class-sat-5-16/ LOCATION:IBEW Local 1’s Hall\, 5850 Elizabeth Ave\, St. Louis\, 63110\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Karen O'Fallon":MAILTO:karen@stlneca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T113732 CREATED:20260116T211320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T184205Z UID:2497-1779177600-1779188400@stlneca.org SUMMARY:Process Driven Profitability | Stephane McShane (Sunset Event Space) DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE \n7:30am Light Breakfast \n7:45am Check in \n8:00 am Course Begins \n11 am Course Concludes \n11am Lunch \nCost:\n St. Louis NECA Member – FREE (St. Louis Members are given priority registration)\n NECA Member Outside St. Louis – $300\n Signatory Member – $450 \n  \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP Now - Process Driven Profitability | Stephane McShane (Sunset Event Space)\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name:*\n \n \n \n First and Last\n \n \n \n \n Company:*Title:*Email:*\n \n Phone*$0 Registration Fee$100 no show fee URL:https://stlneca.org/event/process-driven-profitability-stephane-mcshane/ LOCATION:Sunset Event Space by Twisted Tree (Holiday Inn – Route 66)\, 10709 Watson Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63127\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Karen O'Fallon":MAILTO:karen@stlneca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T113732 CREATED:20260422T194839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T195459Z UID:2728-1779177600-1779195600@stlneca.org SUMMARY:LDT Peer Group Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:Email Karen@stlneca.org if you would like to attend this to see if the STL NECA Learning\, Development\, Training Peer Group is the right fit for you. \nThis will be a casual meet and greet lunch to connect\, get to know each other\, and start shaping what this group can be moving forward. \nMeeting Details: \n\nLocation: Sunset Events Space (by Twisted Tree\, inside the Holiday Inn)\nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (lunch will be provided)\n\nThis group is meant to be very practical and driven by you:\n• Share what is actually working within your companies\n• Talk through challenges and ideas in real time\n• Work together instead of everyone reinventing the wheel\n• Help navigate and get more value out of NECA National resources and other tools \nAgenda: \n\nLunch\nWelcome and introductions\nOverview of the peer group and goals\nOpen discussion\nNext steps and future meeting ideas\n\nI am also excited to share that Caitlin Benedick (Guarantee Electrical) and Leslie Musgrave (JF Electric) have agreed to serve as co-chairs for this group. They were instrumental in getting this idea off the ground and will help guide conversations\, share ideas\, and keep the group focused on what is most useful for all of you. \nPlease make sure to update the calendar invite I’m sending out shortly with your availability so we can plan accordingly. \nIf there is someone else in your office who would benefit from being part of this group\, feel free to invite them and just let me know so I can add them to the guest list. \nCURRENT PEER GROUP MEMBERS: \n\nStephen Davis\, ArchKey Solutions\nCaitlin Benedick\, Guarantee Electrical Company\nLeslie Musgrave\, JF Electric\nMatt Murray\, JF Electric\nKimberly Slone\, Kaiser Electric (Central MO)\nDennis Harter\, Kaiser Electric\nChuck Wrigley\, Kaiser Electric\nLindsay Burkemper\, M.R. Systems\nDakota Riddle\, National Safety Consulting\nPhyllis Adams\, PayneCrest Electric\nAngie McGarrah\, Primary Systems\nKenny Bassler\, Schaeffer Electric\nBenjamin Atterberry\, University of Missouri – Columbia\nBianca Palacios\, Vision Electric\, LLC\n\n  URL:https://stlneca.org/event/ldt-peer-group-meet-greet/ LOCATION:Sunset Event Space by Twisted Tree (Holiday Inn – Route 66)\, 10709 Watson Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63127\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Karen O'Fallon":MAILTO:karen@stlneca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T113732 CREATED:20260116T211509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T184311Z UID:2499-1779264000-1779274800@stlneca.org SUMMARY:Driving Project Success | Stephane McShane (Sunset Event Space) DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE \n7:30am Light Breakfast \n7:45am Check in \n8:00 am Course Begins \n11 am Course Concludes \n11am Lunch \nCost:\n St. Louis NECA Member – FREE (St. Louis Members are given priority registration)\n NECA Member Outside St. Louis – $300\n Signatory Member – $450 \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP Now - Driving Project Success | Stephane McShane (Sunset Event Space)\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name:*\n \n \n \n First and Last\n \n \n \n \n Company:*Title:*Email:*\n \n Phone*$0 Registration Fee$100 no show fee URL:https://stlneca.org/event/driving-project-success-stephane-mcshane/ LOCATION:Sunset Event Space by Twisted Tree (Holiday Inn – Route 66)\, 10709 Watson Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63127\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Karen O'Fallon":MAILTO:karen@stlneca.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR